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Franklin Cudjoe ‘exposes’ MP behind ‘daughter of murderer’ comment

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Franklin Cudjoe identified the individual he claimed is responsible for the remarks as ‘Abu.’

He urged this ‘Abu’ to take responsibility for his comments and issue an apology to the Member of Parliament of Klottey Korle, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, for making such disparaging remarks directed at her.

Cudjoe argued that in terms of intellect, integrity, and respect, this ‘Abu’ cannot compete with Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings, nor can he be considered her equal or associate, except in their shared roles as lawmakers in Parliament.

“Dear Abu,

“Just apologise to the lady for the uncouth remarks. But for Parliament, you really wouldn’t be fit to be her associate in intellect, respect, and honor,” he posted.

Although Franklin Cudjoe did not explicitly mention the individual’s full name, referring to him only as ‘Abu,’ many critics have linked the comment to Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Member of Parliament of Damongo.

This follows Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s directive ordering a formal investigation to identify the MP who made the comment in the chamber.

Bagbin further gave the culprit a week ultimatum to come forward or face severe consequences.

On February 5, 2025, Samuel Abu Jinapor, however, denied the widespread claims accusing him of making unsavory and defamatory ‘daughter of a murderer’ remarks aimed at attacking the character of Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings during a parliamentary sitting.

In a statement on his social media account on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Abu Jinapor expressed his respect for the family of the late Jerry John Rawlings, emphasising that attempts linking him to the comments are false.

“The general public is kindly advised to totally disregard the suggestion that I made unsavory comments about Hon. Dr. Zanetor Rawlings while she was on her feet on the floor of Parliament contributing to a statement. For the record, the said allegation is absolutely false. I have utmost respect for Former President Jerry John Rawlings, his family and Dr. Zanetor Rawlings in particular,” he said.

The former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources maintained his integrity, emphasising that he does not engage in debates that involve insults or character assassination.

“I have always believed in decent debates and intellectual discourse in Ghanaian public life and Parliament especially, devoid of insults and character assassination!” he added.

It must be stated that it is unclear how many Members of Parliament currently are known as ‘Abu.’

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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